b'P u b l i cPa r k sSummer Concert & Cinema SeriesHEB Tennis Center Playground at Cole Parkis open to the public, right on the Gulf of MexicoSummer S.P.A.R.K. ProgramThe City offers a low- Portland Community CenterAmong the quality beach, but you will find it on North Padre Island! cost, weekday recreation program for kids aged 6 toCity of Portland facilities is their Community Center, Cabaniss CCISD Sports Complex, Saratoga Blvd. 16 at four recreation centers and the Ben Garza Gym.which is both an events venue and fitness center. School district facilities available for limited publicThe cost is $25 per week, which can be reduced toA large public pool is open during warm months, use, including an air conditioned basketball gym,$10 for those who qualify. Activities include indoorand weight and cardio rooms are open daily, as is a indoor natatorium, football stadium with full sizedand outdoor sports and games, arts and crafts,basketball court, two racquetball courts and a skate track, football practice fields, and soccer field. tournaments, guest speakers and more. Lunch andpark. 2000 Billy G. Webb(361) 777-4670Public Swimming PoolsThe City of Corpus Christisnacks are provided, and registration is required byPortland Sports ComplexLittle League is big in operates six public swimming pools, including thevisiting the Parks & Rec page at CCTexas.com North Bay, and this newly renovated baseball and CCISD natatorium. For a full list of pools, plus all CityBay Jammin Concert & Cinema Series at the Colesoftball complex offers multiple fields for different facilities, Google, Corpus Christi Parks & Rec. Park AmphitheaterThere really is no more beau- age groups. 721 Buddy Ganem Dr.(361) 777-4683Senior Centers and Youth Recreation CentersThetiful setting for live music or an outdoor movie thanSummer Sports CampsThe City of Portland offers City operates eight free senior centers and fouron the Corpus Christi Bayfront. From June througha full schedule of summer camps for kids 5-16: base-youth recreation centers, all of which offer activitiesAugust, live music at 7:30 Thursday evenings andball, football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, soccer, and special services at little or no cost. movies Friday evenings at dark. Free for all! cheer and dance. PortlandTX.com54 THE COASTAL BEND TOUR+RELO+BUILD GUIDE TheCoastalBend.com'